Selections from the finest epic poem ever written, detailing the wrath of Achilles, the arrogance of Agamemnon, the puppeteering of the gods, and the tragic demise of Hector and the Fall of Troy, read by veteran stage performer Sir Anthony Quayle. These extracts are taken from Books 15, 16 and 18.
Spotlight customer reviews:
Customer Rating: Summary: Good for history, but not my favorite Comment: There is some value to this book. Actually alot of value. Unfortunately I had a hard time keeping my interest in the book. It is fiction with historical settings and real people. For Bible lovers it gives some insight to traditions and happenings outside the Bible around the time of Saul or David. Of course the Iliad would have been written sometime after Solomon. Now it does not have anything to do with the Bible but it does provide a picture of other cultures of that time.
Homer doesnt seem to be anything more than a good story teller and obviously paints the picture to fully support his country. But that is how this artist viewed the events and presented his take on it.
In some ways we arent really that different now. Like Homer and his ability to put all causes at the feet of the Gods you ofter hear people today claim fate to be solely linked to their God. They sacrificed similar to the Jews in offering up burnt sacrifices of unblemished animals and olive oil was considered sacred.
I think this is a must read. Dont let my 3 stars turn your nose. I just dont think I will be nearly as well studied on Homer as many of these other posters. Read it...I think you will be better for it. Customer Rating: Summary: greek myth Comment: Nothing in greek myth stands alone - you'll need a basic background to get all the side stories. The Odessey is more entertaining on the whole but chronologically this precedes. Unbiased translation - always good. Customer Rating: Summary: Apt reading for America today Comment: been for the Greeks of 3000 years ago. Lattimore has given us with a brilliant translation that makes this masterpiece accessible in all its beauty to modern-day English speakers. The introduction provides the necessary understanding of the background and translation scheme, adding to the appreciation of the poem, but concise and short enough to permit the reader to delve into the beauty of the Iliad without much further ado. The Iliad of course is the most famous classic Greek poem. In reading this translation, one vividly moves into the world of the gods and heroes. Though seemingly long, the Iliad is breathtaking in its action and plot sequences. It is easy to get lost imagining the conflicts between Achilleus, Agamemnon, and Hector, or reflecting on the fascinating intrigues of Athena and Zeus. There are many lessons in these tales for everyone today, for we humans still behave within the same parameters of pride, glory, anger, vengeance, and love. After reading it, I was left reflecting about th meaning of victory, and how Achilleus was unsatisfied after obtaining his revenge. Read it, and you will instantly recognized why this epic poem has been deemed a masterpiece. Perhaps one of the first anti-war works of literature, the Iliad stands as relevant for our world today as it has
Customer Rating: Summary: Richmond Lattimore...Genius!!!!! Comment: Richmond Lattimore was an absolute genius. I recommend this book to very advanced classics students, but especially to those who have taken many years of Latin and Greek courses. The translation is most certainly not intended for anyone prosaic. It is more literally and accurately translated than any other translation in existence. For the lover of poetry, this translation is a must! Bravo Lattimore!!
Customer Rating: Summary: Invaluable Documents but...an uneasy read. Comment: I recognize and agree that Lattimore's translations of "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey" are the MOST TRUE to Homer and Ancient Greek we have ever seen.
Two minor examples: he uses long verse lines (like Homer), maintains Homer's sentence structure and he keeps and repeats all the Epitaphs exactly as they appear in Homer.
Lattimore's choice of words and sentence organization can sometimes seem jumbled and complicated and his manner/style somewhat archaic, it is because Lattimore is showing how Homer "sounds" in English as if you were translating it directly and perfectly from the Greek. That is Lattimore's aim, to render Homer as EXACTLY as possible. For this I am grateful...he has helped many to develop a more scholarly aptitude.
This aside,
I give it 3 stars because I find that his translation is not condusive to reading. Lattimore's 1950's American English is out of date and the story moves excessively slow. I often find Lattimore's Homer stodgy, hard, complicated, and often boring!
My favorites are still Stanley Lombardo's (Prosaic Verse) and E.V. Rieu's (Novel-like Prose) versions. Both full of fire-like Excitement, shimmering Beauty and monumental Drama.
I always recommend having 2 or 3 different versions of Homer on shelf, Lattimore is always on mine...not for reading enjoyment though but only for comparing.
Somerset School of Massage Therapy in New Jersey offers the programs you need to start a rewarding career in massage. Extensive career placement services are available as well as financial aid for students who qualify. Highly respected as the #1 massage school in New Jersey, Somerset offers acclaimed massage programs in Professional, Western, Eastern, and Spa disciplines. As a trained massage therapist, youfll have the choice to work in Spas, Hotels and Resorts, Chiropractic Offices, Rehabilitation Centers, Cruise Ships, Health Clubs, Medical Offices, Beauty Salons, Sports Medicine Clinics, and even Pro Sports Teams.
A. T. Still University of Health Sciences
Attention health care professionals - now you can earn your Master of Public Health degree 100% online from The School of Health Management (SHM) at the A.T. Still University of Health Sciences. This fully accredited institution offers comprehensive health management instruction which incorporates the osteopathic principles of mind, body, and spirit. Health care professionals looking to advance their career choose SHM.
Chicago School of Massage Therapy
Train for a rewarding career in massage at Chicago School of Massage Therapy.
Clayton College of Natural Health
Here's to your health. More than 20,000 students and graduates have chosen Clayton College of Natural Health to study holistic nutrition, naturopathy, herbology and natural health. Learn more.
National Holistic Institute
Have work you love. If youfve always dreamed a career as a massage therapist, then training at National Holistic Institute is the best way to make it happen. NHI has been training students for massage careers since 1979. Exclusively teaching massage therapy allows NHI to provide comprehensive training in massage techniques and practices. An on-campus massage clinic, with nearly 1,000 clients on a monthly basis, offers students the ability to receive hands-on training that employers are looking for. Staff are sensitive to learning styles and use a variety of teaching methods. Financial Aid is available for those who qualify.
What is OHCNetwork Market Place?
OHCNetwork is a full-featured health portal, and this book store is a part of it.
Since the book store selectively offers health books and other related products,
our guess is that you are also interested in various health services.
This market place lists links to those services. Half of services offer you free information
for you to find out more about those services. Of course, it is completely free
to request information. If you find something interesting, just click on it!
